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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 299.84 and 143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 299.84 and 143.63 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 299.84 = 143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/299.84 = 143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 299.84 × 143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 43,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,066.02/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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